Add Something Blue to Your Bouquet!

Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something
Blue…

Lots of brides today are trying to figure out simple and
elegant ways to incorporate this old tradition into their modern day
weddings. The bridal bouquet is the
ultimate wedding day accessory and is the perfect place to display all of the
above! Borrow Grandma’s old faux
pearl necklace, purchase some newblue
beads and craft a pretty interpretation of this ceremonial custom.

Pros:Simple, elegant and not an overwhelming amount of blue if it's not your hue. Easily customizable.

Cons:You need a steady hand and some patience!

Materials:

You will need long tooth picks or bamboo skewers, several
sizes of decorative beads (including a bead or bauble that dangles), glue dots,
thin wire or fishing line and a little bit of patience!

Step 1:Roll one end of the toothpick over the glue dot, making sure
that it covers it all around. If you
have one sided toothpicks, choose the non-pointed end to do this on.

Step 2: Cover two toothpicks for the first strand of bouquet
beads. They should look something like
this.

Step 3: Take about 10 to 12 inches of wire or fishing line and begin
winding it around the sticky end of the toothpick. If needed, tie the piece off for extra
security. The glue dot should help keep
everything in place.

Step 5: Add a bead or trinket that can dangle and be a focal point
for each bouquet strand. Make sure to
position the bead so that it faces forwards and does not get twisted sideways.

Step 6: Count out
your beads to make sure you have the same pattern on the other side of the main
bead. When both sides match each other,
finish the excess wire by winding it around the other toothpick and securing it
with the glue dot.

Step 7: Make several beaded bouquet strands, all the same
sides. And now they’re ready to be inserted into a professionally or DIY made
bouquet! Insert the toothpicks into the
Oasis wet foam in the pro-made bridal bouquet, or weave these at the base of
your do-it-yourself bouquet and secure with the ribbon you bind the handle
with.